Research Analyst
Employer Info:
Lincoln University
http://www.lincoln.edu
Lincoln University was founded in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, or HBCU. Originally chartered as Ashmun Institute, it was re-named Lincoln University in 1866 in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Since the beginning, Lincoln has attracted an interracial and international enrollment from the surrounding community, region, and around the world. Today, our liberal arts and science-based degree programs serve a diverse student body, representing many cultures, countries, and career interests.
Lincoln University
http://www.lincoln.edu
Lincoln University was founded in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, or HBCU. Originally chartered as Ashmun Institute, it was re-named Lincoln University in 1866 in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Since the beginning, Lincoln has attracted an interracial and international enrollment from the surrounding community, region, and around the world. Today, our liberal arts and science-based degree programs serve a diverse student body, representing many cultures, countries, and career interests.
- Job Name
- Research Analyst
- Posting Date
- 12/05/2019
- Brief Description
- Working collaboratively throughout the University, the Research Analyst is responsible for meeting internal and external survey research requirements including online surveys, focus groups, interviews, and course evaluations, as well as, supporting other Institutional Research responsibilities.
- Job Category
- Institutional Research
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- Lincoln University, PA , United states
- How to Apply
- Human Resources
- Direct Link
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- Job Details
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with college administrators in establishing benchmarks, key performance indicators, score cards, dashboards, and other metrics and performance measure;
- Analyze complex data sets using research methods, quantitative and qualitative analyses and statistical techniques;
- Conduct longitudinal analyses for various areas throughout the institution using quantitative and qualitative data;
- Administer a coordinated program of survey research, including the senior, alumni, and freshmen surveys annually and other ad hoc survey projects (e.g. campus climate);
- Provide consultative services for survey design and planning efforts on campus;
- Based off survey results, design reports and dashboards to provide meaningful data with clear analysis in support of data-driven decision-making at an institutional level;
- Assist the Assistant Provost with improving student success, tracking/evaluating impact of college success initiatives and working with faculty to provide direction/leadership in statistical analysis of results and dissemination of results;
- Assist in the data collection and analysis for annual projects including University Facts, academic program review, Student Right to Know (SRTK) analysis and other website based projects;
- Support the Assistant Provost of Institutional Effectiveness in representing the office on various campus committees and by providing survey research and planning support to other offices as required;
- Additional duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:- 1-2 years experience working in higher education, specifically assessment or institutional research preferred;
- Experience in developing and administering survey research initiatives such as course evaluations, focus groups, interviews, and online surveys;
- Knowledge of survey best practices and software such as Qualtrics;
- Experience with data visualization and producing interactive dashboards (e.g. Tableau);
- Experience with higher education accreditation processes highly desirable.
Qualifications:- High proficiency in ability to conduct statistical analysis required;
- A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration based on the applicant’s credentials ;
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with little or no supervision;
- Ability to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals;
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality;
- Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written;
- Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization;
- Possess excellent computer skills and experience; application software skills such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, E-mail, etc.; organizational skills; attention to detail; proficiency in filing and general clerical functions; self-motivated; ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently;
- Must have a high level of confidentiality.
Physical Demands:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.